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How to Say ‘The knee shouldn't be strained!’ in Italian

Il ginocchio non va affaticato!

eel jee-NOK-kyoh nohn vah ahf-fah-tee-KAH-toh

[eel jee-NOK-kyoh nohn vah ahf-fah-tee-KAH-toh]

Phrase Breakdown

Il ginocchio

eel jee-NOK-kyoh

The knee

In 'ginocchio', 'gi' sounds like 'j' and 'cchi' sounds like 'kyo'. The stress falls on NOC.

Example

Mi fa male il ginocchio.

My knee hurts.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

ginocchio

[jee-NOK-kyoh]

knee

The joint in the middle of the leg.

Example

Ho il ginocchio gonfio.

My knee is swollen.

non va affaticato!

nohn vah ahf-fah-tee-KAH-toh

must not be strained!

This expresses an obligation using 'andare' + participle. Say it with emphasis.

Example

La gamba non va mossa.

The leg must not be moved.

Words in this phrase

non

[nohn]

not

This word negates the verb that follows it.

Example

Non c'é nessuno.

There is no one.

[vah]

must be

'Andare' plus past participle expresses obligation.

Example

Questo va fatto subito.

This must be done now.

affaticato

[ahf-fah-tee-KAH-toh]

strained / tired

Past participle of 'affaticare', to overwork.

Example

Ho gli occhi affaticati.

My eyes are strained.

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